Part-Time Recreation Assistant

Location: Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center

Hours: 9-3, varying weekdays, expected 10 hours a week

Starting rate for 2025: 15.30/hr., 2026 hourly rate: 16.00

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is entry-level work in the field of recreation and involves the performance of routine tasks under the direct supervision of a Recreation Leader or other higher-level employee. The incumbent coordinates activities for special populations, i.e., senior citizens, children, teens. Supervision of other staff is not normally a responsibility of workers in this class.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all-inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed that could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title. 1. Assists in conducting a program at a recreation facility,a senior citizen center, or after-school program; 2. Assists in conducting crafts, dances, tournaments, story-telling sessions, dramatics and special events, etc.; 3. May do grocery shopping and setting up for special events, e.g. senior luncheons; 4. Assists with organizing and chaperoning trips and other group activities; 5. When assigned to a recreation program, assists in instructing children in games, sports, arts and crafts, dancing, singing and other activities; 6. Supervises children's games and maintains order; 7. Keeps records of such things as attendance, activities, expenses, supplies and equipment; 8. Helps make up schedule for sports and special events; 9. Distributes and collects equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to learn quickly; Ability to get along well with adults and children; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualifications.

Apply online at https: www.townofpoughkeepsie.com,

OR Download an application from www.townofpoughkeepsie.com,

and mail it to the Town of Poughkeepsie, 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Town of Poughkeepsie is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The Town of Poughkeepsie does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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